Fever 1793, Ch. 19-23

Front

Who wakes Mattie up that frightens her?

Back

Two thieves.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is a synonym for 'dangerous'?

Back

Forbidding.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does Mattie decide to do with Nell after talking with Mother Smith?

Back

She is going to bring Nell to the orphan house.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is a synonym for 'traitor'?

Back

Turncoat.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is a secondary cause of death for Philadelphians who stayed after the market closed?

Back

Starvation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Front

What is the main theme of 'Fever 1793'?

Back

Survival during a yellow fever epidemic.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Who is the main character in 'Fever 1793'?

Back

Mattie Cook.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What illness is central to the plot of 'Fever 1793'?

Back

Yellow fever.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What does the term 'epidemic' mean?

Back

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What role does Mother Smith play in the story?

Back

She provides guidance and support to Mattie and Nell.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6